The 2026 North Alabama Lions football team will represent the University of North Alabama in the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2026 FCS season, led by fourth-year head coach Brent Dearmon. This season marks a historic transition as the Lions will play their home games at the brand-new Bobby Wallace Field at Bank Independent Stadium, leaving Braly Municipal Stadium, their home since 1949. The 12-game schedule kicks off with a Week 0 neutral-site contest against Samford in Huntsville, followed by their first home game at the new venue against Alcorn State on September 19. After Sacramento State departed for the MAC, the team replaced that game with a November 7 conference matchup against the UAC's newest member, West Florida. The roster saw significant offseason movement with 18 incoming and 9 outgoing transfers, and the schedule also features a challenging FBS road trip to Arkansas, with the preseason media poll set for release on July 21, 2026.